Players like Philipp Förster
CAM/CMKarlsruher SC · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitPhilipp Förster's profile ↗
Philipp Förster is an attacking midfielder/central midfielder for Karlsruher SC in the 2. Bundesliga, with 27 appearances and 3 assists in the 2025/26 season. Players similar to Förster include Ajdin Hrustić from Heracles Almelo, who has a fit score of 83/100, and Ruben Müller from SC Paderborn 07, with a fit score of 81/100. Both players showcase comparable roles and statistical profiles.
About Philipp Förster
Philipp Förster is a positional attacking midfielder known for his accuracy in final-third passing, showcasing his ability to create opportunities despite a lack of goals this season. While his Sofascore rating places him in the bottom 5% of his peers, his reliability on the pitch is commendable, with only 13 games missed over the last three seasons. However, his finishing leaves room for improvement, which limits his overall impact in the final third.
Strengths: Accurate final-third passes. Availability: 13 games missed in the last 3 seasons.
12 players most similar to Philipp Förster
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ajdin Hrustićsimilar↗ | Heracles Almelo | 30 | €600k | 89 | 83 |
| 2 | Ruben Müllersimilar↗ | SC Paderborn 07 | 21 | €1.1m | 89 | 81 |
| 3 | Cengiz Ündersimilar↗ | Beşiktaş JK | 29 | €3.8m | 89 | 82 |
| 4 | Ryoya Morishitasimilar↗ | Blackburn Rovers | 29 | €2.1m | 89 | 82 |
| 5 | Nuno Santossimilar↗ | Vitória SC | 27 | €2.7m | 88 | 83 |
| 6 | Bruno Zapellisimilar↗ | Athletico | 24 | €4.7m | 87 | 83 |
| 7 | Jakob Napoleon Romsaassimilar↗ | RC Sporting Charleroi | 22 | €1.1m | 87 | 85 |
| 8 | Bilal Bafdilisimilar↗ | KV Mechelen | 22 | €900k | 87 | 84 |
| 9 | Danel Sinanisimilar↗ | FC St. Pauli | 29 | €2.9m | 87 | 82 |
| 10 | Sondre Auklendsimilar↗ | Bodø/Glimt | 23 | €2.8m | 87 | 81 |
| 11 | Mert Kömürsimilar↗ | FC Augsburg | 21 | €12m | 87 | 81 |
| 12 | Lance Duijvestijnsimilar↗ | Fortuna Sittard | 27 | €700k | 86 | 82 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Philipp Förster
≈ 100% Philipp Förster · strong: Big chances created, Accurate crosses · low reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Accurate crosses /90, Key passes /90
≈ 100% Philipp Förster · strong: Big chances created, Possession won in att. third · medium reliability
Strengths: Big chances created /90, Possession won in att. third /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Philipp Förster · strong: xG + xA, Shots · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Shots /90, Big chances created /90
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Philipp Förster?
By Doppel's fit score, Ajdin Hrustić (Heracles Almelo) is the closest profile to Philipp Förster, with a 83/100 overall match. Ruben Müller and Cengiz Ünder are the next best fits.
Is there a cheaper alternative to Philipp Förster?
Yes. Ajdin Hrustić (Heracles Almelo) plays a similar attacking midfielder role and rates 83/100 at roughly €600k.
How does Doppel find players similar to Philipp Förster?
Doppel builds a statistical role profile from Philipp Förster's 2025/26 season, then ranks attacking midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they match, adjusting for league strength and market value.
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